Chapter 82: Champion, Long Live the Motherland
After the commercials, the three contestants stood at the front of the stage, each with a sign half their height in front of them.
Above it was their final vote count.
But Mango TV, to heighten the suspense, had covered each digit with a label; only by tearing it off could one see the numbers.
“Cheer, cheer!”
“Liangying must win, Liangying must win!”
“Myriad Lands, Myriad Lands, Long Live.”
“Yuchun, cheer up, we Corn fans will always support you.”
“…”
Visibly, the fans of Corn and Biqin were not as frenzied as before; their cheers in the previous round had been more powerful than now.
Did these fans no longer support Li Yuchun and Zhou Bichang?
Probably not.
Shen Qing felt they were intimidated by the atmosphere just now.
The song 《Myriad Lands》 evoked patriotic feelings in countless people, and everyone in the studio was filled with emotion. At such a moment, it was understandable to shout the singer Zhang Liangying’s name, but what was the point of you clamoring to support Li Yuchun?
No one dared to be the first to stick their neck out at such a time.
So.
During the time before the results were revealed, it seemed as if Chun-ge’s and Biqin’s fans had defected.
…
Li Xiang was feeling very pleased.
She had impressed everyone with that moment just now, and she would definitely be on the major media outlets tomorrow. Such opportunities to gain fame were rare for hosts.
Wang Han was helpless.
He had been the one to mention “Our motherland, Long Live,” yet all the credit went to Li Xiang. The opportunity to gain fame had slipped away for nothing.
Wang Han felt very upset…
But fortunately, he had started it. If the publicity was effective, he would surely get a share of the pie.
He secretly planned: I must meet Shen Qing tonight and build a connection. After tomorrow, there will definitely be many media interviews with Liangying. At that time, I’ll have Liangying mention me…
Hosts cared about these empty reputations.
After all, this was the foundation of their livelihood in the industry. The more memorable moments they experienced, the more beneficial it was for them! Their status was built up bit by bit like this.
…
Li Xiang was smiling so broadly that she couldn’t close her mouth. She didn’t try to steal the spotlight anymore, generously delivered the first half, and then pointed to Wang Han: “Welcome back, this is 2005 Happy China…”
Wang Han smiled and picked up the conversation: “Mengniu Yogurt Drink 《Super Girl》 Finals live broadcast of the Top 3.”
Li Xiang: “Our live broadcast is now approaching its end. Our voting lines have closed, and the results are right behind us.”
Wang Han: “So tense~”
Li Xiang: “Yes, our 2005 Super Girl is about to conclude… Let’s interview the three girls…”
The interviews were brief, just a few words of reflection.
The viewers watching the live broadcast now just wanted the results to be announced as soon as possible. They were even more nervous than the contestants, so eager for the contestant they supported to win the championship.
At the same time, the audience knew who the champion was.
It was just that some fans were unwilling to admit it.
Tonight, Zhang Liangying’s three songs had completely crushed her opponents, leaving them no hope of a comeback. The suspense was no longer suspenseful.
Now everyone just wanted to see how much Zhang Liangying’s vote count would lead by.
100,000?
300,000?
Or 500,000, or even 1,000,000?
Corn fans: “Yuchun, please don’t fall too far behind. Last week you were less than 40,000 votes behind. Today, as long as you don’t exceed 100,000, you’ll win!”
Biqin fans: “Bichang, no matter the outcome, we will continue to support you. But we hope your votes are not too far from Zhang Liangying’s. Last week you were 550,000 behind; today, we can accept it if it’s within 800,000.”
Li Xiang: “Shall we reveal the results starting from the single digits? Bichang, you first…”
The numbers were revealed one by one.
However, the preceding numbers were not important; everyone’s attention was on the last digit.
Time ticked by second by second. Finally, only the millions digit remained on the scorecards in front of each contestant.
Wang Han: “My goodness, I’m so nervous!”
Li Xiang: “Phew~ Me too. So now, please, Bichang, reveal the last digit. Ahhh… Zhou Bichang’s final vote count is…”
Wang Han: “2,371,840 votes!!!”
This vote count was not small.
It was a full 890,000 more votes than the 1,480,000 votes from the previous week.
Zhou Bichang’s fans were also very strong.
But she encountered an even more formidable contestant. These votes were already insignificant.
…
Wang Han: “Let’s see Li Yuchun’s final vote count. Wow… Oh My God, it’s actually 3,095,308 votes…”
Li Xiang: “Unbelievable, Corn fans, you are too amazing.”
Li Yuchun was smiling so happily. This vote count was a number she had never imagined. In just one week, her votes had increased by 1,100,000.
At this moment, she thought to herself: “Even if I lose, I won’t be ashamed. Zhang Liangying, even at her strongest, will only be 500,000 more than me. We are both in the 3 million vote range!”
…
Now.
Only Zhang Liangying’s result had not been revealed.
Shen Qing had already stood up. Although he knew she would win, he was still a little nervous facing the unknown final result.
Liangying saw Shen Qing was nervous, which made her even more so.
At this moment.
Her small face seemed even paler, her hands tightly gripped the microphone, her breathing became rapid, and she constantly swallowed to mask her emotions.
The audience who saw this scene, whether in the studio or in front of their televisions, applauded and cheered for Zhang Liangying.
Zhang Guiying’s heart pounded wildly; she was more nervous than her daughter. “After so many years, my daughter’s musical dream is finally about to come true. Old Zhang, do you see? Our daughter is outstanding.”
Zhao Lei, in his small bar, held his face in his hands, only daring to peek at the television through his fingers. “Cheer up! If only Liangying, you could lead by 1,000,000 votes. When I return from Sichuan-Tibet, I’ll definitely come to apprentice under Shen Qing and be your junior!”
Even in Taipei, Terry Lin was cheering for Zhang Liangying on television; he was also half a Liangfen fan.
Hei Nan, Ke Yimin, Chang Kuan, He Jiong, and others were all staring intently at the stage, but their hearts were not calm.
…
Li Xiang: “Liangying, please reveal your result!”
Zhang Liangying nodded and slowly tore off the sticker with her fingertips, revealing a number that made her unable to believe it.
Wang Han intended to announce the result, but the moment he saw the number, his vocal cords seemed to seize up, and he stood there with his mouth open, unable to speak.
However, in front of the screen and in the audience, thunderous applause and cheers erupted.
“Holy crap!!!”
“6,195,698 votes, a lead of a full 3,100,000 votes!”
“Liangying’s mom, you are my god!”
“Ahhh, I can’t take it, someone pinch me, am I really seeing this right?”
“Far ahead, this result was within my expectations. Liangying’s strength deserves this vote count.”
“I hope Shen Qing will release a champion compilation for Liangying as soon as possible after tonight’s competition, including all the songs she’s sung before, so I can enjoy it to the fullest!!!”
“…”
Five seconds later~
Wang Han snapped back to reality, picked up the microphone, widened his eyes, and exclaimed: “Are you all surprised by this result? Unexpected?”
Liangfen fans: “Surprised, but not unexpected!”
Even if Zhang Liangying had received ten million votes, the Liangfen fans would have found it normal, given how well she sang.
Moreover.
Most of them were original songs by Shen Qing.
On this stage, who could be Zhang Liangying’s match?
Li Xiang, who had been half a meter away from Liangying, moved closer and hugged Liangying’s shoulders upon seeing the result: “Liangying, you are the champion!”
At this moment, the entire venue erupted with the most sustained and enthusiastic applause since the Super Girl broadcast began.
Fans, judges, staff, and public judges all stood up, and the applause lasted for nearly two minutes.
Ji Minjia stood among the public judges and shouted: “Liangying, Liangying, you are my god, you are amazing!”
Meanwhile, Li Yuchun and Zhou Bichang, who had completely lost the competition, came to Liangying’s side simultaneously, and the three hugged each other.
If Zhang Liangying had only led by 500,000 votes, Chun-ge would still have felt competitive. But now, she was completely convinced.
A gap of a full double…
It was a bigger gap than between Tsinghua and Blue Sky vocational school.
How could it be bridged?
It was impossible to bridge at all.
Damn it, all the fans were absorbed by Zhang Liangying alone.
…
Li Xiang: “We congratulate Zhou Bichang on winning third place in the 2005 Super Girl competition, and congratulate Li Yuchun on winning second place…”
Wang Han: “Congratulations to Zhang Liangying for winning the championship! Wow…”
After the two hosts announced the final results, the entire venue erupted. The fans in the front row rushed onto the stage, surrounding the three contestants in celebration.
At the same time,
The song 《Sing If You Want To》 played in the live broadcast room, and lines of text appeared on the screen. The 2005 Super Girl competition came to an end.
The final live broadcast image froze on the stage.
Li Yuchun and Zhou Bichang were surrounded by fans, but Zhang Liangying had disappeared.
At this moment.
Liangying had already run off the stage to Shen Qing. She looked up, smiling, “Reporting, Officer, Second Class Private Ying has brought you the championship!”
Shen Qing laughed heartily and patted Liangying’s shoulder: “Well done, Second Class Private, Ying!”
…
The joy of winning the championship quickly spread among the fan base. Countless Liangfen fans shared their feelings, and Tieba and QQ were filled with a joyful atmosphere.
With a lead of 3,100,000 votes, Zhang Liangying completely silenced the rumors and gossip.
At this moment.
As soon as the competition ended, 【Super Girl Bar】 was completely occupied by Liangfen fans.
Looking at the pages, they all had the same title: 【Zhang Liangying, the only god of Super Girl!】
Many media reporters, unable to attend the live event, found material from Tieba. They quickly browsed through posts looking for hot topics.
One could imagine what a spectacular world awaited Zhang Liangying when they woke up tomorrow!
The celebration activities of the Liangfen fans in the studio that night were even grander.
Shen Qing, Liangying, and over 200 Liangfen fans celebrated at a bar opened by a wealthy patron until four in the morning.
The event was not wild.
It was very civilized.
Everyone was like watching a concert. Liangying sang on stage, and the Liangfen fans listened below.
There were just more interactive segments.
They sang along with the Liangfen fans for almost every song.
Additionally, Liangfen fans were invited on stage to share their feelings and joy, creating a wonderful atmosphere.
Even Shen Qing was coaxed onto the stage to sing 《Good Days》. Only then did everyone realize that Shen Qing’s singing was also incredibly good.
“Your singing is good!”
“Haha, Shen Qing, when are you debuting?”
“Shen Qing, you are our god, Liangying is even more perfect with you!”
“…”
Finally.
When everyone could no longer party, they reluctantly dispersed.
…
The next day.
The news of Zhang Liangying winning the championship was spreading at a speed Shen Qing could not have imagined. Taihe Rye Music even spent over a million to buy front-page headlines.
Sina: 【Zhang Liangying, a phenomenal singer; 《Myriad Lands》, a phenomenal song】
Sohu: 【Last night, two young people arrived in the Chinese Music Scene】
Xiaoxiang Morning Post: 【A song 《Myriad Lands》 dedicated to the 60th Anniversary of the Victory of the Anti-Japanese War, wishing our great motherland prosperity and everlasting life】
CCTV Morning News: 【’The red sun rises in the east, its great path full of rosy clouds,’ 《Myriad Lands》 sung on the Super Girl stage, dedicated to our great motherland】
The Liangfen fans who woke up early saw these news reports, and their joy was even greater than last night.
What celebrity received such treatment?
But what excited the Liangfen fans the most were not these news reports, but a call record posted on Tieba by a staff member from Mango TV’s publicity department, with the number obscured.
